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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312681067 - West Auto Wreckers
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
West Auto Wreckers
2365 Main St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5015
NAICS: 441310/Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/22/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/07/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101079499 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,450 | $0 | $5,450 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,800 | $0 | $3,800 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 342 A | 02/25/2010 | 03/02/2010 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/08/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14300007 A | 02/25/2010 | 03/02/2010 | $150 | $225 | $0 | 03/08/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395 E03 | 02/25/2010 | 03/02/2010 | $150 | $225 | $0 | 03/08/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:38 a.m. on December 21, 2009, Employee #1 was charging a forklift battery at the West Auto Wreckers facility in Chula Vista, CA. As he charged the battery, it exploded, ejecting acid and other material debris that struck his face and caused third-degree burns. He was transported to a medical center, where he received burn treatment and was hospitalized.
Keywords: BATTERY, BATTERY CHARGER, EXPLOSION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, CHEMICAL BURN, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312681067 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Sales workers, parts |